59 Chapter 59
◎The Farmer and the Snake◎
Chapter 59
Although she felt a little sad, Xi Yue quickly responded: "Sorry, that's not what I meant."
"I just wanted to say that Miss Yu and Young Master Ji seem to be getting along better, and it looks like a happy event is coming soon." She smiled calmly, "So I wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate them, but I didn't expect it to cause misunderstanding. It's my fault, I'm really sorry."
Her smile was gentle, without any grievance. Her repeated apologies made those who saw it feel guilty.
However, Ji Linghan's expression did not ease up because of this explanation, but became even more embarrassed.
He said indifferently: "How do you know that their relationship has improved? Did Ji Jingye abandon her when he first came in, or did you know that they haven't appeared in the same frame until now?"
Xi Yue choked: "..."
The two of them had known each other for such a long time. Although Ji Linghan's attitude towards her had always seemed gentle and gentlemanly, he was actually distant and had never been so rude.
Just for Yu Keke, he actually changed.
Xi Yue took a deep breath in her heart, and couldn't help but remind him in a heavy voice: "Of course I saw that Miss Yu was brought in by Young Master Ji, and she was also with Second Madam Ji, and it seemed that he valued Miss Yu very much, so I thought so."
"Why, don't you think so, Linghan?"
Ji Linghan: "Then your idea of 'value' is really different from others, and it seems that you are the same kind of people as them."
Hearing his undisguised sarcasm, Xi Yue finally realized that something was wrong.
Could it be that in Ji Linghan's view, Second Madam Ji's behavior did not value Yu Keke?
If she continued to emphasize it, it would only make Ji Linghan annoyed, wouldn't it make him love Yu Keke even more?
Xi Yue decisively changed her target: "What does Miss Yu think?"
Yu Keke, who was listening to the conversation with interest, saw that she was involved, and couldn't help but said frankly: "Me? Of course I saw it with my eyes."
Xi Yue: "...I mean, what does Miss Yu think of what I just said. Does she think the same as Linghan, and thinks differently from what I think?"
The second wife of Ji and the Li family are still watching here. She doesn't believe that Yu Keke dares to really agree with Ji Linghan's words, which would embarrass the Ji family in public.
There are some things that Ji Linghan can do, but Yu Keke can't.
After all, no matter how embarrassing Ji Linghan's position is, he is still a member of the Ji family.
But if Yu Keke refuted Ji Linghan——
Yu Keke: "Of course not."
Xi Yue: "......?"
She was calculating in her mind, and suddenly heard Yu Keke deny it so straightforwardly, she almost couldn't believe her ears.
She actually refuted Ji Linghan's face and thought that Ji Linghan's idea was wrong. Wasn't she afraid that he would be angry? ?
However, under Xi Yue's suspicious eyes, Yu Keke still smiled and said: "I think Miss Xi is right about one thing, and I also think that my relationship with Ji Jingye is getting better and better."
Thinking of what almost happened in the room before, she couldn't help but add with some regret: "It could have been better, but it didn't work. So Miss Xi's congratulations, let's save it for next time."
Xi Yue: "..."
She widened her eyes in disbelief, as if she had never expected that Yu Keke would take advantage of Ji Jingye's absence and admit it directly without blushing or beating her heart, and even show off in front of her.
How could she be so shameless?
Everyone knows that Young Master Ji is high and mighty, and no one cares about him.
Therefore, even if Yu Keke was admitted by Old Master Ji, Ji Jingye might not look at her twice.
Xiyue hoped at most that Ji Jingye might tacitly agree to marry Yu Keke because the engagement was made by Mrs. Ji.
She had never even had such a fantasy, so what was Yu Keke dreaming about?
And wasn't she afraid that Ji Linghan would be angry if she said that?
Xiyue couldn't help but turn her head to look at Ji Linghan, but found that he didn't change his expression, as if he didn't hear anything, and even his emotions didn't change at all.
Xiyue: "..."
And the second wife of Ji originally wanted to continue to ridicule Ji Linghan, but she choked when she heard what Yu Keke said.
It was as if she knew what she was referring to inexplicably.
So out of guilt, she didn't even dare to speak for a while, but instead attracted some strange looks from the Li family.
Xiyue wanted Ji Linghan to realize that he couldn't get Yu Keke, not to let this woman show off in front of her.
So she forced a smile and said meaningfully: "Since Miss Yu said so, the next time I see you and Mr. Ji together, I will take the initiative to congratulate you again."
Everyone could hear the implication of her words. Naturally, when they meet Ji Jingye, Yu Keke's lie will be exposed.
Xi Yue wanted to see Yu Keke's face change, but she nodded happily: "Then remember to say a few more words. After all, Miss Xi is the best at talking and has a sweet mouth."
Yu Keke stared at her clear and beautiful almond eyes, and her slender and slightly trembling eyelashes made her look very innocent. And her expression was very sincere, as if it was a sincere compliment.
However, Xi Yue couldn't help but blushing. Why was the tone so condescending, as if she was trying to please her. The roles were completely reversed!
And the following words are obviously a mockery!!
"...Ms. Yu is indeed of a different status, and she is more confident when she speaks."
She took a deep breath silently, and then she suppressed her gritted teeth. Then she straightened her back and tried to maintain an elegant posture: "I think most of the guests have arrived, and Miss Yu should not need to stay here anymore."
She looked at Mrs. Ji and suggested with a smile: "I think Miss Yu has not participated in many banquets, and she should not have many acquaintances here. Why don't I take Miss Yu with me and let her get familiar with it?"
The relationship between the Xi and Ji families is good, so Mrs. Ji is naturally familiar with Xi Yue.
Thinking that she would have to discuss things with the Patriarch of the Li family later, it was indeed inconvenient for her to bring Yu Keke with her, so she nodded: "Then I'll leave it to you, Xiyue."
Xiyue immediately showed a decent smile: "It's nothing, this is what I should do."
Yu Keke didn't care about the attitude of Mrs. Ji. Anyway, there was nothing to watch if she followed them.
Instead, her attention was focused on something else: [What did you say just now? ]
The system really repeated it again: [I just found out that Yan Jing and Zhang Shao both knew about their own family affairs, so they sat together unconsciously. ]
Yu Keke: [!!! ]
Good guy, it turns out to be true!
No wonder Yan Jing didn't follow her friends this time, but drank with Zhang Shao.
It seems that these two fools felt the aura of the same frustrated people, so they got together?
Yu Keke, who was eager to watch the show, suddenly became restless.
Xi Yue, who had no idea that Yu Keke's heart had already flown away, saw Mrs. Ji and her people leave, and couldn't help but turn around and turn to her.
After seeing Yu Keke lowering his eyes and not knowing what he was thinking, seemingly a little timid, she couldn't help but feel a little proud in her heart.
Oh, now she knew she was scared. Only when she was around her friends did she show her fear even more.
Just wait!
However, before Xi Yue could utter a word of comfort, Yu Keke suddenly raised his eyes and said, "Huh? Is it over?"
The smile that had just appeared on Xi Yue's face suddenly froze.
She wasn't listening at all just now!
Ji Linghan was already used to Yu Keke's unconventional character. He withdrew the cold look in his eyes when he looked at Mrs. Ji Er's back and hummed, "If you're not familiar with this place, I can accompany you."
Yu Keke said, "That's no need. I'll go and play with my friends. You can do whatever you want."
After decisively refusing, she actually turned around and left.
...Just left like that? ?
Looking at her elegant back, Xi Yue's expression almost broke.
Seeing that Ji Linghan's eyes followed her, she couldn't help but grit her teeth.
However, just when she wanted to mock Yu Keke for not knowing any friends, she saw that this person actually walked to a corner as if he had a goal.
She looked closely and found that it was Yan Jing and Master Zhang.
Compared with the people she made friends with, Yan Jing's family background is not bad.
In particular, President Yan and the eldest son of the Yan family are very capable, and they especially dote on her, and they are also famous in the circle.
The most important thing is that Yan Jing and the rich daughters she made friends with have always disliked each other with Xi Yue and her friends, and they often ridicule each other when they meet.
And now, Yu Keke actually knows Yan Jing? !
Xi Yue was so angry.
However, she thought that she didn't seem to receive the news, and Yan Jing and others were also very xenophobic, so she forced herself to suppress her disbelief.
Maybe it was because Yu Keke didn't want to show weakness in front of her, so she made an excuse to leave?
After all, even if she was Ji Jingye's fiancée, Yan Jing's pride wouldn't be that bad -
Yu Keke: "Isn't this Miss Yan? Long time no see."
Yan Jing was looking gloomy, and when she heard this familiar voice, she suddenly had an ominous premonition in her heart.
She subconsciously raised her head, and what came into view was indeed this familiar smiling face that made her stomach ache.
Yan Jing: "..."
Ever since she learned about that incident not long ago, she began to fear Master Ji's birthday banquet, and she didn't escape it after all. Alas.
Thinking of how Miss Wang was so shameless in public that she hasn't been able to show up until now.
Her heartstrings suddenly tightened, and she was not sure why Yu Keke came here, so she stood up reflexively: "Isn't this Miss Yu? Why are you here? Come and sit down."
She skillfully helped to lift her skirt, and when Yu Keke sat down naturally, she also diligently helped to smooth the hem of her skirt.
When she heard the cough of Master Zhang beside her, she didn't think there was anything wrong with her behavior at all, and rolled her eyes at him very righteously.
What are you looking at? She is happy to be attentive!
Xi Yue, who witnessed this scene with her own eyes: "..."
Impossible, this is absolutely impossible! Yan Jing, where is your backbone, the arrogance that has mocked them many times for being hypocritical and disdainful to join?
Did it all get eaten? !
Yan Jing didn't know that someone was mad at her for not being able to make it. When she saw Yu Keke sitting down contentedly, she couldn't help but ask tentatively, "Miss Yu, why are you here?" Could it be that she
knew about that? She felt a little uneasy. Yu Keke: "Didn't I see Miss Yan sitting here? Anyway, there was nothing to do, so I came to say hello?" After seeing Yan Jing breathe a sigh of relief, she turned her eyes and looked at Zhang Shao opposite her, asking knowingly, "Who is this?" Yan Jing hurriedly introduced her. Although Zhang Shao was a little confused by Yan Jing's overly attentive performance, he nodded to Yu Keke for the sake of his friend. Yu Keke showed a look of realization, and said with interest: "I remember now, when we separated at the auction last time, you seemed to be with Young Master Zhang, right? But at that time, Young Master Zhang's face seemed to be injured, so I didn't recognize him." Young Master Zhang: "..." When he was mentioned like this, he instantly remembered what happened the day before the banquet, and his whole body froze. He got into a fight with his follower in a rage because he found out that his follower, who had always been submissive to him, had seduced his mother. He didn't hold back, and the son-in-law naturally didn't either, and even had the audacity to punch him in the face. What's more, after the fight, the son-in-law actually showed weakness to his mother, and said something malicious like "It's normal for the child to not accept it now, and he will continue to work hard." He looked like a stepfather who was about to take office. It was so frustrating. So when he attended the banquet the next day, he naturally had a wound on his face. That was fine, but what he couldn't accept the most was that shortly after the banquet, when he thought of that incident, Zhang Shao's expression slowly broke down, and he couldn't recover until now. Not only did Zhang Shao not reply, his face became even uglier.
Yan Jing was afraid that Yu Keke would be ignored and bear a grudge, so she quickly said, "Yes, it was him that day. He accidentally fell the day before, so that's what happened."
Yu Keke nodded, and did not ask any more questions, but asked, "I saw that you didn't look very well just now, did something happen?"
Yan Jing was stunned. She didn't expect that she came to find her just to ask this.
Although she didn't expect that Yu Keke seemed to really treat her as a friend and would notice that she looked bad, it was not easy to say it, and Yan Jing naturally didn't want to tell others.
So she just wanted to find an excuse to get by, but suddenly felt something was wrong.
Miss Yu knew about the Wang family, so she might also know what happened in their family.
Besides, even if they didn't pay attention to it, Ji Jingye had just discussed a business deal with their family not long ago, and Old Master Yan specially invited him to attend his wedding. Although he
was directly ignored at the time, since Young Master Ji already knew about it, how could Yu Keke not know about it?
With a change of mind, Yan Jing's heart suddenly tightened, and she didn't care about the melancholy.
She cheered up and asked tentatively: "Miss Yu, have you heard about what happened in my family?"
Yu Keke: "What?"
Yan Jing gritted her teeth: "My old man made a mistake."
Yu Keke said softly, "Ah", and denied it flatly: "I'm not sure."
Although she didn't admit it, her expression didn't change at all, and she didn't even show a little curiosity.
However, this look made it seem that she actually knew everything. She must have known something, but she didn't say anything because she thought it was a scandal of the Yan family.
Thinking about Miss Wang's fate at that time, Yan Jing felt a little comforted.
Sure enough, the strategy of pleasing Miss Yu was right.
Not only did she not expose it in public, but she took the initiative to care about it and wanted to keep it secret for herself.
But as long as the determination of Master Yan cannot be stopped, this matter will sooner or later spread throughout the circle and become a laughing stock.
Thinking that she is about to become the next Wang Shuqing, Yan Jing couldn't help but feel anxious and resentful, and couldn't help but sigh deeply.
"Forget it, I think Miss Yu must have known it a long time ago."
She felt that this matter must not be kept secret, and after knowing this, she really couldn't find anyone to confide in for a while.
Now that Yu Keke appeared, Yan Jing could speak out without any pressure.
"I never thought that this would happen to me." She said in a depressed voice, "I was really kind-hearted at the time, but... this is just like the farmer and the snake! I was so blind!"
She was obviously angry at the end, with a bit of gnashing of teeth.
It was as if if that person appeared in front of her now, she would tear her apart directly.
Zhang Shao was originally pouring wine for himself, and when he heard this, he immediately looked over sensitively: "What's the matter, are you in trouble too?"
Yan Jing looked back sensitively: "Also?"
Zhang Shao: "..."
Yan Jing: "..."
The two looked at each other in silence for a long time, pretending to be indifferent and looking away: Forget it, even if he/she has something, it is impossible for you to suffer the same tragedy, so there is nothing to be curious about.
You absolutely cannot let her/him laugh at you!
Yu Keke really wanted to show some sympathy, but seeing the two people's confused eyes, they seemed to believe that what happened to the other person would definitely not make them explode.
She pretended to be nonchalant on the surface, but in fact she was about to burst her belly with laughter: [Hahaha what kind of tacit understanding is this, no matter what happens, they can miraculously get together! Just based on this kind of fate, there is a reason why the two families want them to get married. ]
[I really didn't expect that they could discover the truth one after another, and then sit here drinking at the same time. ] The system is still sighing, [I have to say, they are really a good match. ]
Yu Keke immediately couldn't help laughing again: [Hahahaha help me! My merits!! 】
Yan Jing was thinking about how to get Zhang Shao to leave so that she
could get it off her chest. Suddenly, she saw Yu Keke quickly wipe her eyes. She thought she was sad for her, and was so moved that she didn't care that Zhang Shao was still there.
"Well, even if she and I can't be called very good friends, we have been roommates for four years after all. I really think we have a good relationship." She complained sincerely, "She always envies my family's good conditions, and has repeatedly asked to meet my friends. How can I not see what she means? But thinking that the relationship is good and she is an okay person, I just introduce her to her."
Yu Keke also sighed: "This connection is just... "Here comes the revenge."
Hearing that she agreed with him, Yan Jing immediately got excited: "Of course! I never thought that she didn't like my friend, but actually coveted my brother! How is this possible? Not to mention that my brother already has a marriage partner, the two of them are not a good match at all, okay? There is no way my brother would like her!"
Zhang Shao couldn't help but interrupt: "With Brother Yan's rational character, it is indeed unlikely, unless your friend is as beautiful as a fairy."
"...She looks just like that."
Yan Jing couldn't help but make a harsh comment, and then glanced at him, and didn't care about him anymore and continued angrily: "In the end, I rejected her and told her clearly not to think about it anymore. Instead of thinking about my brother, it would be better to turn the target to other people. She actually hated me so much!"
The system corrected in time: [Her words are a bit embellished. In fact, what she said to her roommate at that time was still very harsh. Yu Keke
could completely imagine what Yan Jing looked like at that time.
After all, when the incident with Wang Shuqing happened, they were a group of people gathered together with the mentality of watching themselves laugh.
Whatever attitude Wang Shuqing had towards her, Yan Jing and the others had the same thoughts.
It was only after they discovered Wang Shuqing's miserable condition that these rich daughters were obviously frightened, and suddenly became obedient and attentive.
If she was like this, let alone Yan Jing's roommate who came from a poor family.
But this kind of revenge method of "If I can't be your sister-in-law, I'll be your milk"...
Yu Keke thought about it, but still couldn't bear to watch it: [...This is hard to comment. 】
The system also fell silent: […+1]
Yan Jing: "Although I rejected her, I still felt guilty about her. So later she stopped asking me to help her and just came to my house to play. I didn't stop her, I just thought she might want to take this opportunity to see my brother."
After extracting the key information, Zhang Shao frowned immediately: "How could you not stop her and allow her to get close to Brother Yan? What if something goes wrong?"
Yu Keke was listening carefully, and was almost unable to hold back when he interrupted her: [Hahaha, Zhang Shao is remembering how his followers got to the top, right?]
System: [Don't mention it, it's really a bit similar.
Yan Jing rolled her eyes and said weakly: "Something has happened." Zhang
Shao's expression suddenly became bad, and he didn't know whether he was talking about her or himself: "Why are you so careless? If you were a little more careful-"
Yan Jing: "Why are you so angry?"
Zhang Shao choked: "I, I am worried about you, right? Brother Yan is such an outstanding person, how could he be entangled by such a greedy and vain person, and he succeeded! Can your family live in peace in the future?!"
Seeing his genuinely angry expression, Yan Jing couldn't help but fall silent, her expression gradually becoming subtle: "...I didn't expect you to care so much about our friendship, and admire my brother so much."
Zhang Shao: "..."
Yu Keke couldn't stop laughing: [Hahahahaha]
System: [hahahaha]
Zhang Shao took a deep breath: "Well, don't get me wrong, I have someone I like--"
When he said this, he suddenly thought of something, and his expression froze: Damn, like shit!
Not noticing his strange pause, Yan Jing snorted lightly: "Do you think I like you? You're being sentimental. Don't worry, it's not my brother that she succeeded."
Zhang Shao:?
He asked sharply, "Then who succeeded? Could it be your dad?"
"Pooh, pooh, pooh." Yan Jing gritted her teeth and raised her hand to hit him, "Yes, it's me--"
She took a deep breath, her face flushed, and whispered with difficulty: "...my grandpa."
Young Master Zhang: "..."
Young Master Zhang:???
"Fuck!" He sat up suddenly, with a look of shock on his face, "How come your f*cking thing is even more outrageous than mine?! Are you serious? Your grandpa?"
"Ahh, keep your voice down!" Yan Jing hurriedly covered his mouth and gritted her teeth, "If you're not serious, am I kidding you about this? Are you sick or am I--wait."
She reacted: "What do you mean by even more outrageous than yours? You actually encountered a similar thing?"
Zhang Shao: "..."
He tried to change the subject: "It's not important, then how did you find out about it?"
"I've told you my story, and you're still trying to hide it by pretending to be my grandson, right?" Yan Jing grabbed him and sneered, "I tell you, if you don't tell me, I'll go ask your mother."
Zhang Shao was caught in the act, "...I'll tell you. But you have to make it clear first, and don't stop talking halfway."
Yan Jing let him go angrily, and said with a sour face, "Of course I didn't find it. In fact, I was the last to know."
Finally, when he got to the part that interested him, Yu Keke interrupted at the right time, "What's going on?"
"I don't know exactly how my family found out, but it seems like she deliberately provoked my brother to find out." When facing her, Yan Jing's attitude obviously improved, "They didn't want me to know, but I think I can also imagine how she deliberately provoked! The situation at the time must have been very indecent, otherwise my brother wouldn't have such an ugly expression."
Yu Keke agreed with this point.
After all, even she couldn't imagine the scene of Yan Jing's roommate sitting on her grandfather's lap, it was too hot to the eyes. It
is entirely conceivable that Yan Jing's brother was traumatized by being caught off guard.
Yan Jing obviously didn't want to say more about this aspect: "In short, after my family found out, my grandfather didn't feel ashamed at all, but insisted on marrying her. I was kept in the dark by them until she took the initiative to come to me to reveal her cards."
"You don't know how shameless she is. She actually called me by my nickname in front of me and called herself grandma." She took a deep breath, her voice seemed to be squeezed out from the roots of her teeth, "She said something like the reason she married my grandfather was not only because she loved him, but also because she really cared about our friendship. She didn't want our relationship to become distant, so she stayed this way."
Zhang Shao: "..."
He couldn't help but curse with empathy: "I've never seen such a shameless person!"
Yu Keke couldn't help but lean back in shock: "She actually said that? This is too wonderful - too shameless!"
The system confirmed: [It is indeed the case. Yan Jing's roommate originally wanted to wait for her to question him, but she didn't expect that her family had kept the matter a secret and was reluctant to tell Yan Jing even though they were about to get married, so she couldn't help but take the initiative to provoke.
She sighed deeply: [... As expected, the world is so big that there are all kinds of things, awesome. ]
Yan Jing gritted her teeth and clenched her fists: "Isn't it? If she hadn't told me on her own initiative, I guess I wouldn't know until they got married! I'm really grateful to her! Ah!"
Zhang Shao's expression was deep: "... I would rather know later."
Yan Jing glared at him: "You haven't encountered such a thing, of course it's easy to say."
Zhang Shao: "... Hehe."
Yu Keke asked with interest: "Then what? How did you react?"
"How could I react? Of course I slapped her in the face." Yan Jing said without thinking, "I wanted to tear her mouth to pieces and beat her out and told my parents. Then I realized that the whole family knew about it and kept it from me!"
She couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable: "I know they are doing this for my own good, but after all, I caused this and I don't know anything... Alas."
Zhang Shao sighed with sympathy: "This can't be stopped, so your grandfather's wedding is destined to take place?"
"...... Not only that, but he's going to make a big deal about it." Yan Jing was almost depressed, and said sarcastically, "He's really old and confused. He doesn't care about the family's reputation at all, and can't wait to make us a laughing stock."
She shook her head and suddenly changed the subject: "Forget it, let's not talk about this for now. For the sake of fairness, let's talk about yours."
Zhang Shao: "...... I think we can talk about it more."
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